After announcing in April that they would close down in an Instagram post, the Beauty Bakerie was acquired by private equity firm West Lane Capital. Beauty Bakerie has been a favorite of many since it was founded in 2011 by Cashmere Nicole, a breast cancer survivor, with …
Have you tried Beyoncé’s Cécred line yet? The global superstar known for her music, fashion, and empowering presence launched the Cécred hair care line in 2023. Tina Knowles-Lawson, a former hairdresser, instilled in Beyoncé an in-depth understanding of the importance of hair care, particularly for …
Mielle (formerly Mielle Organics) has been acquired by Procter & Gamble and is officially no longer a black-owned brand. Mielle was founded in 2014 by Monique Rodriguez and has grown to become a favorite of many naturalistas including myself. I have reviewed some of …
Natural Me Boutique was launched earlier this year and it has been a growing passion of mine. It’s a subsidiary of Ade Ori Hair Care, which also includes natural hair care books and healthy hair care products. The boutique features natural hair themed apparel and …
I launched the black-owned business section of Healthy Natural Hair Products sometime ago. The section features a listing of black-owned businesses in the hair care, beauty, and lifestyle industry. I also feature individual entrepreneurs who launch product lines in-between my lists. Some of the previously …
On the lookout for the perfect sunscreen for black women? Look no further than Black Girl Sunscreen. BGS, a company that produces sunscreen specifically for melanin women, recently secured a $1 million dollar investment from a private female funding source. This is major news because …
Naptural85 recently launched Melanin Hair Care and its’s fast becoming a favorite with naturalistas featuring a moisturizing and scalp care line. This is the final article featuring newly launched black-owned hair care businesses over the last year. Previously, I featured Tracee Ellis Ross Pattern Beauty. Today, …